Blast From The Past (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
In 1962, fearing a nuclear holocaust (that never happens), a man and his expectant wife (Christopher Walken and Sissy Spacek) seek refuge in an underground bomb shelter. But when they emerge 35 years later, the outside world has been transformed in more frightening ways than they had ever imagined. In need of new supplies, the couple reluctantly sends their now adult son (Brendan Fraser) to brave the hostile city above.
In 1962, fearing a nuclear holocaust (that never happens), a man and his expectant wife (Christopher Walken and Sissy Spacek) seek refuge in an underground bomb shelter. But when they emerge 35 years later, the outside world has been transformed in more frightening ways than they had ever imagined. In need of new supplies, the couple reluctantly sends their now adult son (Brendan Fraser) to brave the hostile city above.
October Sky (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2020)
It's 1957 in Coalwood, West Virginia, and all roads point to the local coal mine. But when the first spacecraft, the Soviet satellite Sputnik flies over the dusty town, high-school student Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) catches a glimpse of the bigger world and can no longer accept his presumed career.
It's 1957 in Coalwood, West Virginia, and all roads point to the local coal mine. But when the first spacecraft, the Soviet satellite Sputnik flies over the dusty town, high-school student Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) catches a glimpse of the bigger world and can no longer accept his presumed career.
Down In The Delta (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Loretta (Alfre Woodward) is a young single mother of two children living in the Chicago housing projects with her mother Rosa Lynn (Mary Alice).
Loretta (Alfre Woodward) is a young single mother of two children living in the Chicago housing projects with her mother Rosa Lynn (Mary Alice).
A Civil Action (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
A Civil Action is an exceptionally intelligent film that covers the true story of a group of parents who believe that the recent deaths of eight children from their community are linked to possible water contamination.
A Civil Action is an exceptionally intelligent film that covers the true story of a group of parents who believe that the recent deaths of eight children from their community are linked to possible water contamination.
The Apple Dumpling Gang (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
When Theodore (Don Knotts) and Amos (Tim Conway) are rejected by a group of outlaws no longer wishing to be handicapped by their clumsiness, the down-on-their-luck delinquents decided to start their own gang. But the truth is, the pudding heads are really as soft as apple dumplings -- a problem that becomes even more apparent after they cross paths with some orphaned children.
When Theodore (Don Knotts) and Amos (Tim Conway) are rejected by a group of outlaws no longer wishing to be handicapped by their clumsiness, the down-on-their-luck delinquents decided to start their own gang. But the truth is, the pudding heads are really as soft as apple dumplings -- a problem that becomes even more apparent after they cross paths with some orphaned children.
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
"Terrorizing the west" takes on a whole new meaning when referring to the Apple Dumpling Gang. Unlike other quick-draw outlaws of infamy, the blundering butterfingers of partners Theodore (Don Knotts) and Amos (Tim Conway) represent their greatest menace to society. In this sequel, the duo attempts to go straight --but keeps running into crooked characters.
"Terrorizing the west" takes on a whole new meaning when referring to the Apple Dumpling Gang. Unlike other quick-draw outlaws of infamy, the blundering butterfingers of partners Theodore (Don Knotts) and Amos (Tim Conway) represent their greatest menace to society. In this sequel, the duo attempts to go straight --but keeps running into crooked characters.
The Mighty (Movie Reviews, Last Update Sep 2021)
Max (Eldon Henson) is big. His next door neighbor Kevin (Kieran Culkin) is small. Max is what you'd describe a s a slow learner, while Kevin is exceptionally bright. Max is physically strong and Kevin is disabled. Yet when these two teens strike up a friendship, their strengths and weakness somehow seem to balance each other out.
Max (Eldon Henson) is big. His next door neighbor Kevin (Kieran Culkin) is small. Max is what you'd describe a s a slow learner, while Kevin is exceptionally bright. Max is physically strong and Kevin is disabled. Yet when these two teens strike up a friendship, their strengths and weakness somehow seem to balance each other out.
Dancing At Lughnasa (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Produced and filmed in Ireland and taking place in the 1930's, this movie proves the point that watching six people eat dinner can be interesting if they live in a land and time that are foreign to the audience.
Produced and filmed in Ireland and taking place in the 1930's, this movie proves the point that watching six people eat dinner can be interesting if they live in a land and time that are foreign to the audience.
Waking Ned Devine (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2017)
In the Irish hamlet of Tulaigh Morh, you could hardly blow your nose without the neighbors knowing, so when word gets out that someone in town has won the big lottery prize, people will go to any length to find the winner.
In the Irish hamlet of Tulaigh Morh, you could hardly blow your nose without the neighbors knowing, so when word gets out that someone in town has won the big lottery prize, people will go to any length to find the winner.
Holy Man (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Holy Man suffers from the hollow bunny syndrome where Eddie Murphy plays "G", a character whose goal is to walk through the script and be a "life toucher".
Holy Man suffers from the hollow bunny syndrome where Eddie Murphy plays "G", a character whose goal is to walk through the script and be a "life toucher".
Star Trek: Insurrection (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) finds himself in a difficult position when he attempts to understand the strange behaviour of the usually obedient Data (Brent Spiner) and questions the Federations apparent disregard for the universally accepted "Prime Directive" to never interfere with another society.
Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) finds himself in a difficult position when he attempts to understand the strange behaviour of the usually obedient Data (Brent Spiner) and questions the Federations apparent disregard for the universally accepted "Prime Directive" to never interfere with another society.
Babe: Pig In The City (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2011)
After his big win at the sheep herding contest in his first movie, Babe is confident he can help with more duties around the farm, and grow more profits for Universal Studios. However, his new confidence sets off a chain of events that leaves Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell) incapacitated.
After his big win at the sheep herding contest in his first movie, Babe is confident he can help with more duties around the farm, and grow more profits for Universal Studios. However, his new confidence sets off a chain of events that leaves Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell) incapacitated.
You’ve Got Mail (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Meg Ryan plays a bookstore owner who has a secret, internet pen pall. Little does she know that this perfect stranger (Tom Hanks) is actually the perfectly awful owner of a mega book store chain that is threatening to put her out of business.
Meg Ryan plays a bookstore owner who has a secret, internet pen pall. Little does she know that this perfect stranger (Tom Hanks) is actually the perfectly awful owner of a mega book store chain that is threatening to put her out of business.